Seared Orange Scallops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
2 teaspoons ground pepper, blend
salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Preparation

heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet.
sprinkle scallops with pepper and salt.
saute until brown about 2 minutes per side.
transfer to a plate.
add garlic and remaining oil to skillet, stir for 1 minute.
add oj, soy and orange zest to skillet, stirring until sauce boils and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
pour sauce over scallops and serve.